8. Air intake / Air recirculation
Press this button for recirculation of the interior air. The
REAR SCREEN DEMIST -
DEFROST
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indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The control button is located on the heating or air conditioning
system control panel.
Air recirculation enables the passenger compartment to be isolated from
exterior odours and smoke.
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As soon as possible, press this button again to permit the intake of
outside air and prevent the formation of condensation. The indicator
lamp on the button switches off.
SWITCHING ON
The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only operate when the engine
is running.
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Press this button to demist/defrost the rear screen and (depending
on version) the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with
the button comes on.
9. Mono-zone / dual-zone
Press this button to equalise the comfort value on the
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passenger's side with that on the driver's side (mono
zone). The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
SWITCHING OFF
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically to prevent an
excessive consumption of current.
SWITCHING THE SYSTEM OFF
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Turn the air flow control to the left until all of the indicator lamps go
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It is possible to stop the demisting/defrosting operation before it
is switched off automatically by pressing the button again. The
indicator lamp associated with the button switches off.
off.
This action switches off the air conditioning and the ventilation.
Temperature related comfort is no longer guaranteed but a slight flow of
air, due to the movement of the vehicle, can still be felt.
If the engine is switched off before the demisting/defrosting is
switched off automatically, demisting/defrosting will resume next
time the engine is switched on.
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Turn the air flow dial to the right or press the "AUTO" button to
reactivate the system with the values set before it was switched off.
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Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the rear screen and door
mirrors as soon as appropriate as lower current consumption
results in reduced fuel consumption.
Avoid prolonged operation in interior air recirculation mode or
driving for long periods with the system off (risk of condensation
and deterioration of the air quality).
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